Weekly digest #36 of 2025

• Why Ignore Most Problems, Plus the 5-Minute Unlock for Solving Any Problem Faster, by Austin L. Church — Not every issue deserves your energy—save it for what truly matters. Austin suggests a simple method: ignore most minor “coffee-ring problems,” log them instead of stressing over them, and tackle just one per day. Then use the “five-minute unlock”—a short burst of focused thinking—to make decisions faster and regain momentum.
• Learning to Give Great Service Through the Lens of Translation, by Zingerman's Community of Businesses — Great service is like translation: it demands empathy, nuance, and creativity. Don’t settle for average (AI can do that). Aim higher—because it’s the human touch that transforms service from routine to remarkable, enriching both clients and providers.
• 40 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew In My 20s — Daniel Pink shares 40 lessons from decades in politics, business, and human behavior. Some will challenge you, others will resonate—but each offers a fresh perspective on success, regret, happiness, and ambition. One insight could change how you view work and life.
• The Art of the Soft Launch: How I Quietly Tested a New Service Without the Pressure, by Sara Gibson — Launching doesn’t have to mean going big. A soft launch lets you test a service quietly with trusted clients, gather real feedback, and refine before going public. It lowers risk, builds confidence, and turns early users into advocates who help you grow.
• Could Real-Time Notifications Be Your Secret Weapon for Sales? by Pauline Crowson — Research shows leads contacted within 5 minutes are far more likely to convert. As Pauline explains, real-time notifications let you engage clients at the peak of their interest. With smart triggers and a personal touch, automation turns casual curiosity into quick decisions.
• Essentials: Timing Light for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood, by Andrew Huberman — Light profoundly shapes mood, sleep, appetite, learning, and mental health by aligning—or disrupting—our circadian rhythm. In this episode, Andrew shares simple practices like morning sunlight, dim evening light, and regular meals, plus tips to reduce jet lag, ease seasonal depression, limit nighttime screens, and boost focus.

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